Watershed base approach

Soil and water conservation schemes are implemented on watershed basis in the state. Watershed Selection is carried out based on one or more criteria like degradation status of arable land and drains of the area, necessity /urgency of conservation activities, prority as per watershed atlas of state land use board, extend of agricultural area and size of holdings in the watershed, socio – economic condition of the area, ,demand for undertaking watershed activities in the area, resolution from local self government bodies, representations from farmers, inhabitants of the area.etc

After identifying watershed, the technical staff of the district conducts field study, and finalise the site specific interventions needed and detailed project report is prepared.